Removing Handlebar Bold
11-06-21, 09:03 AM
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Removing Handlebar Bold
This seems a daft question to ask but I am having a real problem removing the handlebars from a bike. The bolt that clamps the handlebars in place has a round head. When I turn the nut clamping it together the round head, or bolt, turns as well. I thought maybe use plyers to hold it in place but I am worried I will mark the bolt head.
11-06-21, 09:05 AM
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11-06-21, 09:37 AM
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The nut is probably fused to the bolt threads. Try dripping a penetrating oil (like PB Blaster) into the nut and letting it sit for awhile. You might end up scoring the bolt head anyway, but it shouldn't be hard to find a replacement if you do.
11-06-21, 09:42 AM
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Penetrating oil and needle nose vice grips on the bolt shaft. A bit of heat to the nut with a torch if stubborn.
11-06-21, 09:44 AM
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Usually those bolts are 'keyed' but on something like that (don't take this the wrong way, but 'cheap') it probably isn't. As Rolla posted it's probably corroded and stuck. I would grab that with my channel locks and not worry a bit about messing it up. If it bothers you spend the .50 cents and replace it with an allen head cap screw.
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11-06-21, 10:33 AM
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Makes sense and much as I thought. No offence taken with the cheap bike. I picked a few bikes up for free to rebuild. I thought I'd learn on some throw-away bikes rather than something decent.
Many thanks for the advice.
Many thanks for the advice.
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11-06-21, 05:02 PM
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Looks like the bolt is accessible to the use of a hacksaw blade as an alternative.
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The head looks high enough to easily get a pair of channel locks or vice grips on it. They'll probably leave marks, but if you intend to try and re-use the bolt, then wrap a piece of leather from an old belt or something similar around it first.
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